Solve the Problem. -Some of the Results of an Analysis, on the Makeup

question 353

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-Some of the results of an analysis, on the makeup of garbage, are given in the following table. The table displays various years which gives the number of pounds per person per day of various types of waste materials.


For paper, calculate the average rates of change between consecutive data points in the table. Interpret the meani your results.

• A) The rate of increase slows down during the 1980's, but then increases during the 1990's and 2000-2008.
• B) The rate of increase slows down during the 1990's, but then increases during 2000-2008.
• C) The rate of increase increases during the 1990 's, but then decreases during 2000-2008.
• D) The rate of increase stays the same from the 1980's through 2000-2008.

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Definitions:

Hardenability

The capacity of a steel to be hardened through heat treatment, influencing its toughness and wear resistance.

Molybdenum

A chemical element with the symbol Mo and atomic number 42, known for its high strength and resistance to heat, often used in steel alloys.

Toughness

The ability of a material to absorb energy and plastically deform without fracturing.

Toughener

A substance added to materials to increase their toughness, making them more resistant to impact and less likely to crack.